KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.The vision of KLA’s global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Position Overview:

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate KLA’s Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions
• Partner with internal customers such as HR leadership, TA, Payroll, Finance, and business groups to understand C&B needs and develop effective solutions
• Conduct analysis and provide findings and recommendations to support the design and delivery of KLA’s compensation & benefits programs, policies, and procedures from a Total Rewards
• Conduct market analysis and develop compensation guidelines that ensure a competitive market position with consideration of the organization’s financial capability.
• Review and analyze benefit plan design and renewals in alignment with KLA’s global benefits strategy and guiding principles.
• Review and update policies and practices to ensure alignment with internal controls and external compliance with government regulations.
• Handle inquiries concerning Total Rewards programs and educate employees, business management, and leaders and employees on rewards programs and practices
• Participate in country C&B surveys to gather market insights for development of competitive C&B programs.
• Support Global compensation & benefit projects, and processes such as Annual Focal cycle
• Provide support for Executive Compensation – benchmarking and market analysis for Executive levels, prepare reports and presentations to communicate recommendations, prepare focal letters, maintain MyConnected page for Executives to communicate programs to execs.
• Perform other duties as needed and designated by Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in compensation, benefits, equity programs, and incentive policies. Global experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, recognize trends and identify systemic approaches to solving problems
• Must be meticulous, with ability to set priorities and multi-task
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and keeps on top of current knowledge of local HR and industry trends
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; expert knowledge of Excel.
• Prior experience with HRIS systems, especially Workday is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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